HISTORY POCKETS LIFE IN PLYMOUTH

In History Pockets—Life in Plymouth Colony, Grades 1—3, you'll find eight memorable discovery pockets. The following pockets provide a comprehensive view of the Pilgrims and their way of life.The book includes the following pockets: Voyage to the New World--crossing the Atlantic Ocean on the ship Mayflower, The New World--Native Americans and the first Thanksgiving, Building a Village--houses, shops, a meetinghouse, and the village green , Home Sweet Home--furniture and tools in the keeping room, The Family--food, clothing, and manners, Working in Plymouth Colony--jobs for men, women, and children, Going to School--reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic , What Did the Pilgrims Give Us?--customs, games, and recipes. In each of the pockets, you will find the following: a reproducible pocket label, four dictionary words and pictures, a fact sheet of background information for the teacher, a reproducible student information booklet complete with illustrations, arts and crafts projects, plus writing activities. Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book to give students a chance to reflect on all they have learned.